MLS data updated Oct 26, 2026
Lake AlfredReal Estate Market Report · October 2026
Growing lakeside city at the heart of the I-4 corridor
Lake Alfred, FL
Lake Alfred is a fast-growing city midway between Orlando and Tampa on I-4, featuring new master-planned communities alongside its namesake lake and the Chain of Lakes.
Median sold: $343K · Median days on market: 69 · Sold-to-list: 98.4% · Source: Stellar MLS, last 12 mo
About 7.9 months of inventory — supply is outpacing demand, so buyers have room to negotiate (over 6 months = buyer's market).
Aggregate statistics from Stellar MLS closed sales over the last 12 months and live MLS inventory. A market read, not an appraisal of any home or a listing of individual sales.
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Ryan's Take on Lake Alfred
Lake Alfred consistently attracts two types of buyers: someone who wants genuine small-town lakeside living at Polk County prices, especially if you work remotely, and the lifestyle-driven buyer who wants a gated, resort-amenity community without paying the premium that Winter Haven's Chain of Lakes commands. Both find what they're looking for here — Water Ridge's three-lake setting with private boat ramps, resort pools, and tennis courts serves one group, while the broader city's established neighborhoods and lake access points serve the other.
The I-4 corridor anchor is what makes Lake Alfred work logistically. Sitting midway between Lakeland and the greater Orlando metro, it gives buyers real commute flexibility — Lakeland's employment base, Florida Polytechnic's growing tech sector, and the Winter Haven regional corridor are all within reach, with Tampa and Orlando accessible for hybrid schedules.
What distinguishes the housing stock is the presence of real water — a system of named lakes that support boating, fishing, and lakefront living at prices well below comparable waterfront in the Orlando area. Buyers who cross-shop Water Ridge against Haines City's lake communities or southern Winter Haven typically land on Lake Alfred for the private boat access and the design standards that keep the neighborhood cohesive.
— Ryan Solberg, Broker/Owner, MaxLife Realty
Under Contract
19 homes pending in Lake Alfred · Avg. $381K
Lake Alfred · 4th Quarter 2026
226 sales · Stellar MLS · last 12 mo
$343K
Median Sale Price
69 days
Median Days on Market
98.4%
Sold-to-List
$178
Median $/sqft
Currently For Sale
50 active listings in Lake Alfred
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| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | List Price | $/Sq Ft | DOM | Pool | Waterfront | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 2,230 | $449,810 | $202 | 33 | — | — | — |
| 3 | 3 | 2,230 | $402,490 | $180 | 40 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 2 | 1,850 | $374,060 | $202 | 91 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,203 | $363,750 | $165 | 145 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,262 | $376,970 | $167 | 145 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,387 | $372,000 | $156 | 167 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,168 | $349,000 | $161 | 167 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,203 | $364,550 | $165 | 111 | — | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,269 | $280,000 | $221 | 4 | — | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,695 | $325,000 | $192 | 4 | — | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,357 | $254,000 | $187 | 122 | — | — | — |
| 5 | 3 | 2,601 | $345,000 | $133 | 24 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 2 | 2,020 | $399,999 | $198 | 250 | — | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,231 | $334,900 | $272 | 5 | — | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,269 | $269,990 | $213 | 165 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,168 | $353,440 | $163 | 73 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,387 | $369,990 | $155 | 167 | — | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,626 | $280,000 | $172 | 205 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 2 | 1,607 | $315,000 | $196 | 6 | — | — | — |
| 5 | 3 | 2,420 | $799,000 | $330 | 25 | — | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,876 | $490,000 | $261 | 188 | — | ✓ | Water |
| 5 | 5 | 3,483 | $999,000 | $287 | 34 | — | — | Water |
| 4 | 2 | 2,064 | $224,900 | $109 | 17 | ✓ | — | — |
| 3 | 3 | 2,128 | $475,000 | $223 | 62 | ✓ | ✓ | Lake Haines |
| 2 | 2 | 1,344 | $179,000 | $133 | 150 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,393 | $470,000 | $196 | 153 | — | ✓ | Lake Echo |
| 4 | 4 | 2,894 | $469,500 | $162 | 154 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 4 | 1,800 | $409,000 | $227 | 53 | — | — | — |
| — | 0 | — | $209,900 | — | 8 | — | ✓ | — |
| 4 | 4 | 1,800 | $409,000 | $227 | 53 | — | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,483 | $299,000 | $202 | 76 | — | — | — |
| 5 | 3 | 2,615 | $398,150 | $152 | 47 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,203 | $356,340 | $162 | 91 | — | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,690 | $314,990 | $186 | 25 | — | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,663 | $314,990 | $189 | 361 | — | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,937 | $344,990 | $178 | 361 | — | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,663 | $314,990 | $189 | 361 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 2 | 1,850 | $374,580 | $202 | 12 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,226 | $397,180 | $178 | 12 | — | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,718 | $319,900 | $186 | 14 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,416 | $432,500 | $179 | 117 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,371 | $334,000 | $141 | 101 | — | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 950 | $226,000 | $238 | 37 | — | — | — |
| 5 | 3 | 2,470 | $412,190 | $167 | 12 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,039 | $387,020 | $190 | 12 | — | — | — |
| 5 | 3 | 2,470 | $411,990 | $167 | 12 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,226 | $397,090 | $178 | 12 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,039 | $387,500 | $190 | 12 | — | — | — |
| 5 | 3 | 3,011 | $447,600 | $149 | 12 | — | — | — |
| 5 | 3 | 2,470 | $412,425 | $167 | 12 | — | — | — |
Lake Alfred Market — Common Questions
Is Lake Alfred a buyer's or seller's market in 2026?+
Lake Alfred is currently a buyer's market with about 7.9 months of inventory. About 7.9 months of inventory — supply is outpacing demand, so buyers have room to negotiate (over 6 months = buyer's market).
What is the median home sale price in Lake Alfred?+
Based on Stellar MLS closed sales over the last 12 months, the median sale price in Lake Alfred is approximately $343K, up about 3.4% from a year earlier.
How many homes are for sale in Lake Alfred?+
There are currently 149 active listings in Lake Alfred, with homes selling at roughly 18.8 per month. That works out to about 7.9 months of inventory.
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Report generated October 26, 2026 at 12:51 PM ET · Powered by Stellar MLS
MLS Data:Active and pending listing data is sourced from the Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The MLS GRID does not guarantee the accuracy of this data, which may not reflect all real estate activity in the area.
Sold Data: Sales analysis is derived from Florida Department of Revenue public property records (arm's-length transactions). Ryan Solberg and MaxLife Realty LLC are not affiliated with Lake Alfredor its HOA. This report is not intended to solicit properties already listed for sale nor to cause a breach of an existing agency relationship. Data should be independently verified. E&OE.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of October 26, 2026 at 9:53 AM ET. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
Moving to Lake Alfred
Utilities & Services
Lake Alfred is in Polk County, Florida. Here's who to call to get power, water, and trash service set up in your name before closing.
Electric
Lakeland Electric · (863) 834-9535City of Lakeland and immediate surrounding area (municipal).
City of Bartow Electric · (863) 534-0188City of Bartow (municipal — also water, sewer, garbage).
Water & Sewer
Polk County Utilities · (863) 298-4100Unincorporated Polk County (water & wastewater).
City of Lakeland Water Utilities · (863) 834-9535City of Lakeland.
Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of October 26, 2026 at 9:53 AM ET. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
All or a portion of the multiple listing information is provided by Stellar MLS, from a copyrighted compilation of listings. The compilation of listings and each individual listing are © 2026 Stellar MLS. All rights reserved.
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